Awaiting my moms results

Hi, I'm Emilia, 21 and awaiting the dreaded results of my moms needle biopsy, ultrasound and CT scan for a lump she's found on her neck. To say I am already heartbroken and petrified is an understatement. I have no idea how I'm going to cope if the results do come back the way I'm dreading them to. Which sounds so selfish as it isn't even me going through all of this, it's her. I tend to worry and think the worst in life and I just can't imagine loosing her. I have no idea how to cope. 

  • Hello Emilia,

    It's not selfish at all to be worried about your mum's results. You obviously care a lot about your mum and want the best for her and I hope that her needle biopsy, ultrasound and CT scan don't flag anything concerning.

    I know it's really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been in a similar situation before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine for your mum.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi Lucie, 

     

    Thankyou so much for your kind words. Moms results came back yesterday and unfortunately the lump on her next contains cancer cells. They're going to do a full body scan to see where else they may be and have said they may be in her thyroid also. They've mentioned removing the lump and then starting treatment.

     

    My heart is broken, but my mom is so brave. She has showed such strength and positivity so I should be doing the same, I'm working on it.

    Naturally I'm so worried about what will happen. I just want her to be okay. I think as there isn't anything anyone can say or do to just make this go away I'm struggling quite abit.

    ButI have faith in the doctors to remove the lump, give her the treatment she needs and for this to be something of the past.

     

    emilia x